Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping
Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina
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About Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping
Overview
Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Campground is a primitive camp located along the Rock Castle Gorge Trail in the Rocky Knob Recreational Area which is part of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Campsites can be reached from various points ranging in distance from 1/2 mile to 8 miles.
The complete Rock Castle Gorge Trail is a 10.8 mile loop, there are several other loop trails that connect to it. Rock Castle Creek, Little Rock Castle Creek and many other streams and creeks meander along the trail and run right by the campground. Fishing requires a Virginia Fishing License, and the State of Virginia laws and regulations apply.
The year-round campground has eight campsites. Each has a fire ring/pad and food storage lockers. A Portable Toilet is available.
Plan to pack in your water for safety.
Summers are hot (70 to 88 Degrees) and humid as Rock Castle Creek is adjacent to the campground. Winter temperatures (Daytime 30 to 50 Degrees) can easily drop below freezing at night.
Recreation
Source: Recreation.gov
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